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Full Tummy Tuck with Lipo - Excellent Results! - Madison, WI
UPDATED FROM Kimmers25
Turning 50 in two weeks and still happy with my results 4 years post op
Kimmers25March 13, 2014
WORTH IT$8,500
Ladies you have been asking for an update and new pictures so here we go. Next month will be 4 years since my surgery and I am still loving the results. It takes continued work but so worth it. The key is diet and exercise for maintenance.
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UPDATED FROM Kimmers25
October 12th I had my six month follow up appt...
Kimmers25October 12, 2010
October 12th I had my six month follow up appt yesterday with Dr. K and it want very well. I am so happy with my results and amazed at my changes. New pictures to follow this weekend. I continue to have some swelling by the middle of the afternoon but it is getting better. I have noticed this past week that my pubic area and hips have gone down a bit more. The pubic area is still a bit of a problem for me. I just hope it goes down more and isn't so puffy. He cleared me to start doing Ab work again. Although he wants me to take is a bit easy for the next six months. I am still amazed that six months have already passed. This is the best thing I have ever done for myself and would do it all over again if necessary. The first three months I would not have said that though. It has been a long haul and many ups and downs but still worth it. I have been on the roller coaster of emotions, to swell hell and back multiple times but made it through! On surgery day I was in a size 10 pants and now today I am in a size 6 petite. Never thought I would get back there again. I honestly thought those days were gone with my 20's. I still head to the size 16's when I go to the store. My brain is still thinking fat so I need to learn how to get past that and cope with the new me. Now that I am cleared to do Ab work again I went to my first Boot Camp class tonight at my gym...Holy mother of GOD! I think I am going to need a walker tomorrow morning to get on and off the toilet. My legs are screaming and I can hardly walk. I have been exercising since 6 weeks post op but no classes. I have an appt at 5:45 tomorrow night with my trainer so that he can start me on a modified Ab routine. I sure hope I can walk tomorrow..Eeks. For you ladies out there waiting for your surgery and just out of surgery please stay strong because this is all worth it.
Updated on November 20, 2010:
I have had several people ask to see my final results after the 70 pound weight loss, 76 inches, breast reduction and tummy tuck so I am posting pictures. My journey is finally complete and I am so happy I did all of this.
For those of you who are in the process of your journey just keep going and know you will get there. It is a long hard road and you will have good days and bad days but they will all be worth it.
Updated on December 23, 2010
I wanted to wish all of my ladies on RealSelf a very happy holiday season. Enjoy your families, rest and take care of yourself!
For those of you who are home recovering from your recent surgery just know that the pain and swelling will end and next year at this time you will be sporting that new and hot body! A year ago I never knew how happy I would be right now! It has all been worth it and I am so glad that I went through this process.
Stay warm and healthy and I look forward to chatting with all of you in the weeks/months to come.
Happy Holidays :) XXXXOOOO
Updated April 4, 2011
One year post op pictures
Updated July 24, 2011
Hello all of my beautiful ladies!
As you all know RealSelf and helping people is a passion of mine. I want to spread the word to as many as possible about our wonderful tummy tuck community. This is an amazing support group and I know we will continue to support and educate many others. So in order to do that I am asking for your help.
If you have found value on RealSelf and want to make it easier for others to find this information here are some ways you can help spread the word:
Use the social media tools on the left side of the page in the tummy tuck review section. Click on Google +1 and Facebook Like. You will need a Google account to do this but that is very easy to set up.
I thank you all and really appreciate your help:)
Hugs,
Kim
Hi Ladies,
Please join me on our Facebook “All About Tummy Tucks” page where you will find interesting conversation and information.
You may also follow me on Twitter for some fun articles and blogs.
Hope to see your there!
Update 11-2-11
Hey Ladies! Join me on a new feature we are rolling out on RealSelf. A live tummy tuck chat room:)
I will host a live chat on the following dates and times this week:
Thursday November 3rd, from 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. central time
Saturday November 5th, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. central time
Sunday November 6th, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. central time
Please join us for some good conversation along with tips and tricks for pre and post op.
Go to the Tummy Tuck Community and then under the "Overview" tab. This is where you will find the live chat area. The link will go live at the times listed above.
Updated December 6, 2011:
Bikinis, fun and sun in the Dominican Republic!
The hubby and I are heading out on a 12 day adventure vacation tomorrow morning. I freaked him out at told him it was an “All Nude” resort!!! Just kidding, no place to hide the tummy tuck scar there….LOL
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be 47 and wearing a bikini in public again. Thank goodness for tummy tucks, breast lifts and lipo. So is it wrong for 40 something’s to wear a bikini??
While I am gone there are some wonderful ladies who will take great care of you. I will be back on December 19th. So don’t panic when you don’t hear from me for a couple of weeks.
Happy Holidays to everyone:)
Updated July 18, 2012
I have not updated in a while so here goes. Still loving my results a little over two years post op and just last month started a new tattoo on my right side. Tummy is still flat and I have no regrets. Scar is awesome and I could not be any more happy. I am posting a picture of my tattoo. You will notice way down low the very faded looking scar. Hard to even see anymore. Thank you Palmer's and Bio Oil:)
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Updated on November 20, 2010:
I have had several people ask to see my final results after the 70 pound weight loss, 76 inches, breast reduction and tummy tuck so I am posting pictures. My journey is finally complete and I am so happy I did all of this.
For those of you who are in the process of your journey just keep going and know you will get there. It is a long hard road and you will have good days and bad days but they will all be worth it.
Updated on December 23, 2010
I wanted to wish all of my ladies on RealSelf a very happy holiday season. Enjoy your families, rest and take care of yourself!
For those of you who are home recovering from your recent surgery just know that the pain and swelling will end and next year at this time you will be sporting that new and hot body! A year ago I never knew how happy I would be right now! It has all been worth it and I am so glad that I went through this process.
Stay warm and healthy and I look forward to chatting with all of you in the weeks/months to come.
Happy Holidays :) XXXXOOOO
Updated April 4, 2011
One year post op pictures
Updated July 24, 2011
Hello all of my beautiful ladies!
As you all know RealSelf and helping people is a passion of mine. I want to spread the word to as many as possible about our wonderful tummy tuck community. This is an amazing support group and I know we will continue to support and educate many others. So in order to do that I am asking for your help.
If you have found value on RealSelf and want to make it easier for others to find this information here are some ways you can help spread the word:
Use the social media tools on the left side of the page in the tummy tuck review section. Click on Google +1 and Facebook Like. You will need a Google account to do this but that is very easy to set up.
I thank you all and really appreciate your help:)
Hugs,
Kim
Hi Ladies,
Please join me on our Facebook “All About Tummy Tucks” page where you will find interesting conversation and information.
You may also follow me on Twitter for some fun articles and blogs.
Hope to see your there!
Update 11-2-11
Hey Ladies! Join me on a new feature we are rolling out on RealSelf. A live tummy tuck chat room:)
I will host a live chat on the following dates and times this week:
Thursday November 3rd, from 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. central time
Saturday November 5th, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. central time
Sunday November 6th, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. central time
Please join us for some good conversation along with tips and tricks for pre and post op.
Go to the Tummy Tuck Community and then under the "Overview" tab. This is where you will find the live chat area. The link will go live at the times listed above.
Updated December 6, 2011:
Bikinis, fun and sun in the Dominican Republic!
The hubby and I are heading out on a 12 day adventure vacation tomorrow morning. I freaked him out at told him it was an “All Nude” resort!!! Just kidding, no place to hide the tummy tuck scar there….LOL
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be 47 and wearing a bikini in public again. Thank goodness for tummy tucks, breast lifts and lipo. So is it wrong for 40 something’s to wear a bikini??
While I am gone there are some wonderful ladies who will take great care of you. I will be back on December 19th. So don’t panic when you don’t hear from me for a couple of weeks.
Happy Holidays to everyone:)
Updated July 18, 2012
I have not updated in a while so here goes. Still loving my results a little over two years post op and just last month started a new tattoo on my right side. Tummy is still flat and I have no regrets. Scar is awesome and I could not be any more happy. I am posting a picture of my tattoo. You will notice way down low the very faded looking scar. Hard to even see anymore. Thank you Palmer's and Bio Oil:)
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Replies (5)
October 13, 2010
Your results are absolutely amazing! I hope mine turns out as wonderful as yours. I love how low your scar is and your belly button looks terrific. You are such a positive person and give everyone such great feedback. Thanks for keeping everyone upbeat!
October 13, 2010
Thank you!! I am so completely happy with my results. Just had an appt with my PS yesterday for my six month. Wait until you see the new pictures! I was amazed at the changes just in the last two months. I will post them this weekend. He did go really low with the scar which I love and you can hardly see the scar at all anymore. You will do wonderful..I just know it! I really love this site and chatting with all of the women. It is nice to have support like this during a hard process. The doctors office gives you all of the clinical info but it is so helpful to talk with people who have actually been through the process. It makes you feel "Normal" and safer having all of the on line friends. Can't wait to see and read about your results. I wonder how women use to get through these processes years ago...prior to talking about it. How did they just hide away alone and keep it all to themselves?? That would be very scary. So glad this site is available.
October 13, 2010
Hey Kimmers! You ARE LOOKIN Awesome! Look at your hourglass figure love it!!!! You are so positive I'm so glad I met you on here. And Thx for helping me get along when I hit my rough patches.
October 14, 2010
Thank you my friend! I am so glad I was able to help you through the rough spots! You just drop me a line anytime you want to chat :) I will be posting my new 6 month pictures on Sunday! Yahoo.
November 20, 2010
How are you doing these days?? Send me an update when you get a minute :)
October 16, 2010
Hey Thanks for all the info. I am having my TT on Nov 4th and am nervous and ready to get over. Where do you buy the mederma cream you mentioned in your post?
October 16, 2010
Hi Patricia,
How exciting..the count down is on! Nervous is totally normal but you will be happy you did this for yourself. You can get the Mederma cream at any pharmacy, Walmart, Target etc. Did you read the Tummy Tuck Survival Guide? Keep us up to date on your TT journey! I will be excited to hear how you are doing. Did you consider doing pre and post op pictures? It is fun to watch the changes as you heal.
November 6, 2010
i posted my pre op photos and will post the after once i can stand a little straighter lol... How is the easy way to get out of a recliner by yourself, right now i have my husband helping me but he goes back to work Monday and it is still hard to get up, of course this is third day since surgery.
November 6, 2010
Hi Patricia,
Can't wait to see your after pics!!
The easiest way to get up on your own is this..scooch your bottom to the edge of the seat while using your arms for leverage. Then use your arm and thigh muscles to push yourself up. It is a big tedious at first but gets easier the more you do it. Any way you toss it this is hard. You can do it though. You will quickly learn what causes you the least amount of pain and pull.
Other than that how are you feeling? And how is the swelling?
October 17, 2010
Hey just wanted to say that tummy looks like a teenagers!!hooray!! Wed is my big day will be happy if I turn out half that good!!
October 18, 2010
It is completely amazing what a great surgeon can do! I don't think my tummy looked this good in my 20's. Yours will be amazing too! I will be thinking about you and anxious to hear how you are doing.
October 24, 2010
Just wanted to say I've made it out alive that's about all the good news I can report as of now My goodness this scare is something else I didn't have all of this puckered up skin with mt Csection or my Hysterectomy I just can't imagine the skin ever laying down oh well I can't go back I noticed someone mentioned having scare revision what do you know about it? will feel better so and will chat then
October 25, 2010
I am so glad you let me know you came through ok. Glad to hear from you :) Don't worry about how the scar looks right now; it is simply to early to even get upset about it. They do not look all that spectacular the first month but it will smooth out. One the wound is healed..about two weeks; you can start massaging the incision line 3 times a day with the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil. That is ultimately what will smooth and heal the scar. Just hang tight right now an be as patient as you can. I do know how hard that it! In the mean time if you want to read up on the scar revision go under the Q&A section of the site. There is a large amount of info out there. Many have asked the same question you did. But I really don't think you should worry right now.
Rest up, drink your fluids, and eat some good healthy protein. Oh yes...and remember the pain meds! Let me know how you are doing this week :-)
October 27, 2010
ok so i have tried numerous times to post new pics but for some reason it will not let me which leads me to ask if you have had the same problem?
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October 9, 2010
Ive noticed if I eat anything with high sodium my belly swells, If your eating a lot of fast food you probably are retaining a lot of water. But the fast food diet as you know will also ruin your TT. Can you pack a cooler bag and settle for fruits, sandwiches, light pasta, salads, nuts.. Then eat your hot meals for dinner. Just a suggestion. There's lots of low sodium options. It's worked for me so far. I cannot tolerate any soda at all anymore either. I tried one diet coke and my belly felt like I had rocks in it!
October 9, 2010
Agree!!! I am six months out and any sodium and soda about kill me. I bloat up so terribly. I think this just may be the way it is for the rest of my life. Eating healthy is better for us anyway. It is worth eating healthy just to keep the tummy flat.
November 16, 2014
My surgery is Dec 15th. I plan to go back to work Jan 12th..... am I gonna be able to?
November 18, 2014
Oh yes, that is a great amount of time off. Now you will not be up to full speed but this is workable. What type of work do you do?
November 20, 2014
Be cautious with lifting, pulling and tugging for a few weeks. Simply listen to your body and if something hurts, stop and modify what you are doing.
October 26, 2015
Thank you ladies, I'm going to have to try this! I didn't go through all of the pain, and money invested to mess up the work of my doctor. I am going to look up the "anti-flamatory diet" too.
October 27, 2015
Thank you so much :) I'm really enjoying the support that everyone has for each other! So awesome :)
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